Tag: Vitamins

Facts about Vitamin D

Figure 1. In the United States, most milk is fortified with vitamin D. Many dairy-free beverages have vitamin D added to enhance their nutrient content.Vitamin D is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It helps put these minerals into bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D also helps keep the immune system functioning normally, so our bodies can resist some types of disease. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and Isabel Valentín-Oquendo, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2014.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy207

Facts About Vitamin B6

Pouring breakfast cerealVitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin needed to break down the protein we eat. This vitamin is used by our bodies to make important proteins, and it helps our muscles use energy. It also helps make brain chemicals that tell the systems in our bodies what to do. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Anne Kendall, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy213

Datos sobre las vitaminas (FCS8808S/FY1343)

Figura 1. Vitamina masticable para niños - Muchos de nosotros podemos pensar de esta imagen icónica cuando pensamos acerca de las vitaminas, pero una dieta saludable realmente comienza con la elección de alimentos saludables.Las vitaminas son compuestos químicos que el cuerpo utiliza de muchas maneras. Nosotros necesitamos obtener las vitaminas en nuestra dieta porque nuestros cuerpos no las pueden crear. Existen 13 tipos de vitaminas que han sido identificadas como nutrientes importantes para los humanos. This 3-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1343

Datos sobre la niacina (FCS8669S/FY1340)

Figure 1. Grilled sandwich with turkey and whole-grain breadLa niacina es una de las vitaminas del grupo B (vitamina B3). Nuestro cuerpo necesita la niacina para usar los carbohidratos, las grasas y las proteínas. La niacina también se necesita para reparar el ADN y para el uso normal del calcio en el cuerpo. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner y Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1340

Facts about Niacin (FCS8669/FY212)

Figure 1. Grilled sandwich with turkey and whole-grain breadNiacin is one of the B vitamins (vitamin B3). Our bodies need niacin to use the energy in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Niacin also is needed for DNA repair and for the normal use of calcium in the body. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy212

Datos sobre la riboflavina (FCS8668S/FY1344)

Figure 1. Dado que la riboflavina se encuentra en una variedad de alimentos, la mayoría de las personas obtienen suficiente en sus dietasLa riboflavina es una de las vitaminas del grupo B. También es conocida como la vitamina B2. Nosotros necesitamos la riboflavina para utilizar los carbohidratos, grasas y proteínas en los alimentos que comemos. La riboflavina ayuda a utilizar estos nutrientes en energía para el cuerpo y para funciones como antioxidante. La riboflavina también se necesita para utilizar correctamente las vitaminas niacina, el ácido fólico y la vitamina B6. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner y Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1344

Datos sobre la Tiamina (FCS8667S/FY1342)

Figura 1. La tiamina se le llama también vitamina B1La tiamina es una de las vitaminas del grupo B. Es también llamada B1. Nosotros necesitamos tiamina para utilizar los carbohidratos que comemos. La tiamina ayuda a transformar los carbohidratos en energía para el cuerpo. El cuerpo también necesita tiamina para usar algunos de los aminoácidos que componen las proteínas. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner y Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1342

Facts about Vitamins (FCS8808/FY890)

Figure 1. Children's chewable vitamin – Many of us may think of this iconic image when we think about vitamins, but a healthy diet really starts with healthy food choices.Vitamins are chemical compounds that the body uses in a variety of ways. We need to get vitamins from our diet because we can’t make them in the body. There are 13 different vitamins that have been identified as important nutrients for humans. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy890

Facts About Thiamin (FCS8667/FY210)

Thiamin is also called vitamin B1.A lack of thiamin causes the disease beriberi. People with beriberi have difficulty standing, walking and controlling their muscles. It’s very easy to get enough thiamin in the diet because it’s added to many processed grains. However, people who abuse alcohol or have a very poor diet may suffer from a thiamin deficiency. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy210

Facts About Riboflavin (FCS8668/FY211)

Figure 1. Because riboflavin is found in a variety of foods, most people get plenty in their diets.Did you know that mushrooms are a good source of riboflavin? Riboflavin is one of the B vitamins, also is known as vitamin B2. We need riboflavin to use the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the foods we eat. Riboflavin helps us use these nutrients for energy in our bodies and additionally functions as an antioxidant. Riboflavin also is needed to properly use the vitamins niacin, folate, and vitamin B6. For more facts about riboflavin, check out this 2-page fact sheet written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy211

Los hechos acerca de la vitamina K (FCS8666Span/FY940)

Figura 1. K de "El Alfabeto brillante" por Eva Ekeblad. La vitamina K ayuda al cuerpo a hacer las proteínas que se necesitan para la coagulación normal de la sangre. La vitamina K también se necesita para hacer importantes proteínas para los huesos. This 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Facts about Vitamin K. Written by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy940

De compras para la salud: La vitamina D (FSHN1102S/FS175)

Vitamin D needs can be met by eating foods containing Vitamin D and taking vitamin supplements, but few foods are consistent in their levels of vitamin D. This 7-page Spanish language fact sheet will help you be an informed shopper and find brands that meet your vitamin D needs. Written by Lauren Foster and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs175

Shopping for Health: Vitamin D (FSHN1102/FS163)

Vitamin D needs can be met by eating foods containing Vitamin D and taking vitamin supplements, but few foods are consistent in their levels of vitamin D. This 6-page fact sheet will help you be an informed shopper and find brands that meet your vitamin D needs. Written by Lauren Foster and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs163

Facts about Vitamin C (FCS8702/FY215)

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has a wide variety of uses in the body. It helps slow down or prevent cell damage. It is needed to maintain healthy body tissues and the immune system. Vitamin C also helps our bodies absorb iron from plant foods. Learn the facts about this important vitamin with this 2-page fact sheet written by Linda B. Bobroff and Isabel Valentín-Oquendo and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy215

Carotenoids and Eye Health (FCS8935/FY1217)

Eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables provides a variety of nutrients as well as phytochemicals that can promote health. Lutein and zeaxanthin are two non-provitamin A carotenoids that appear to be protective against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in older adults. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1217

FCS8640/FY207 Facts about Vitamin D

Revised! FCS8640, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff and Isabel Valentín-Oquendo, summarizes key facts about vitamin D’s role in human nutrition — why we need it, what happens if we don’t get enough, how much we need, how we can get enough, supplements, and how much is too much. Includes links to reliable nutrition information on the Web. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY207

FCS8666/FY209 Facts about Vitamin K

Revised! FCS8666, a 3-page fact sheet by R. Elaine Turner and Wendy J. Dahl, answers common questions about this vitamin found mostly in green vegetables that is needed to make proteins for normal blood clotting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy209